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Information Meeting on 2023 UNESCO Creative Cities Network Application in China Held in Beijing

On the afternoon of May 10, the Information Meeting on the 2023 UNESCO Creative Cities Network Application (hereinafter referred to as the Meeting) was held in Beijing.
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities: 77 New Members from 44 Countries

On 2 September, 77 cities from 44 countries join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) in recognition of their outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at the local level. The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is an international network consisting of cities that successfully promote lifelong learning across their communities. It includes 294 cities from all around the world that share inspiration, know-how and best practice among each other.
Shanghai Vows 'City of Design' as Global Conference Makes Debut

Foldable screen and 5G innovations on smartphones, electric cars running on roads in Europe, faster and more comfortable high-speed rail services and super-tall skyscrapers that fit into city skylines – speakers shared their vision on industrial, architecture and digital designs during the opening session of World Design Cities Conference on Thursday. The WDCC, making its debut this year, opened in Shanghai, reaffirming the city's design achievements while promoting the construction of a "City of Design."
UNESCO City of Design in Europe: Good Design Should Be Shared by All

Europe boasts the birthplace of industrial design, world-famous design products, the top designers and artists. Be it France, Germany, Finland or Italy, European design has formed a unique style in the process of global development. Today, ICCSD will offer a great chance to explore European Creative Cities represented by Helsinki, Finland and Berlin, Germany!
Creative Cities: Asian Cities of Design, Fusion of Traditional Culture and Modern Fashion

Asian architecture and design blend Western aesthetics and Eastern culture, and integrate regional with national characteristics, showing not only traditional charm and culture, but also modern fashion and elegance. Today, please follow ICCSD to explore the charm of Asian Creative Cities represented by Seoul of South Korea, Bandung of Indonesia, and Nagoya of Japan.
Wuhan: Old City with New Life, Design-Driven Future

A bird's eye view of Wuhan shows that the Yangtze River seems to separate the historical city's past from its present. As the modern industrial center of China, why could Wuhan be successfully approved as the "City of Design"? What are the strengths of Wuhan design? Follow ICCSD and check it out!
Creative Cities | Embracing a Promising Future: Beijing Design Going Global

Beijing, an ancient capital with thousands of years of history. The wisdom of design can be seen everywhere when you wander around Beijing, such as the courtyard homes, the Central Axis and ancient buildings, all reflecting the collision between an ancient Beijing and a modern one. What is unique about the design of this ancient capital? ICCSD will take you to find out the answers.
Creative Cities: Shanghai Design, Step-by-Step Development

Shanghai has been a vanguard in the development of design in China since modern times. Its all-encompassing culture has been helping the pioneering design take root in China and radiating its influence to the whole country. As the second city in China to be selected as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, what outstanding achievements has Shanghai made in design? What surprises will Shanghai bring in the future? Follow ICCSD to check out the answers!
Meeting Suzhou in Suzhou Fans, Song Brocade and Paper-Cutting

The second episode of this series will focus on Suzhou, the "City of Crafts and Folk Art". How does Suzhou show the world its delicate, elegant and highly creative crafts and folk art? How will it tell the world amazing stories with "Suzhou characteristics"? Today, ICCSD will give you all the answers!
Creative Cities | Hangzhou Witnesses Passionate Collision of Tradition and Fashion

The first episode of this series will focus on Hangzhou, the "City of Crafts and Folk Art". Among the seven categories of the UCCN, Hangzhou highlights more than one urban feature. Why has it been selected as the "City of Crafts and Folk Art"? What kinds of crafts and folk art are there in Hangzhou now? What development opportunities will this world-class "golden name card" bring to Hangzhou? Today, ICCSD will reveal all the answers!

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